Manchester United's quest to break into the top four is set to continue with a clash against Brighton and Hove Albion at Old Trafford.

Brief reminder; Chris Hughton's Brighton side ran away with a 3-2 victory when they faced United earlier in the season.

The Red Devils step into the match on the back of a 'sugar-Kane' victory against Tottenham Hotspurs, which saw Solskjaer and his men run out with a 0-1 victory at Wembley.

In line with customs and traditions of the land, Ole 'Ugonna' Solskjaer held a press conference on Friday where he updated the press on the latest team news alongside injury updates on the squad.

"No there's not many issues", Solskjaer said when speaking at the Aon complex on Friday. "I think there are small niggles as there are always are at this time of the season. Chris, Marcos just started running lightly so they're not fit yet.




"Alexis has trained all week so hopefully he comes through the session today and w…

Manchester United legendary striker, Andy Cole has dropped his opinion on Romelu Lukaku.


The former England striker spent six years at United where he won numerous trophies. He is most fondly remembered for his formidable strike partnership with Dwight Yorke, which saw them deliver 53goals in the 1998/1999 season.
Its safe to say Manchester United striker has not had a wonderful time at United this season. The 75million striker showed promise in the 2017/2018 season, scoring 27goals in all competitions as well as adding 'jara' with 9 assists in all competitions.
So far so good, the Belgian striker has been a shadow of himself; from missing big chances, to controlling balls like they are coated with acid, to looking heavy and off the pace. One can only summarize that something is wrong somewhere.

Cole who was part of United's 1999 treble-winning side along with current boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer revealed to ESPN the reasons behind Lukaku's drop in form, and how he can …

Following the last clash which saw Ole Gunnar Solskjaer pass his first big test by blowing Tottenham 'Hot'spurs 'cold' with a 0-1 win, the Red Devils are set to welcome Brighton and Hove Albion  to Old Trafford for their next match up.



Here's all you need to know about this clash.👇
MATCH INFO Date:  Saturday 19th January 2019
Kick-off: 15.00 GMT (4.00pm Naija time).
Venue: Old Trafford
Competition: English Premier League
Referee: Paul Tierney
Previous clashes: Total - 20; Man Utd wins - 12, Brighton wins - 3, Draws - 5



Last time we met: It ended in a 3-2 defeat in the first meeting between the two sides in August 2018.  3 first half goals were  conceded before Mourinho could say 'Eze goes to school' and that sealed United's fate, despite an attempted fightback later in the game.
DID YOU KNOW? 1. Manchester United are looking to score at least three goals in four consecutive home league games for the first time since 'Igwe'(King) Ferguson's …

Manchester United interim manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has confirmed that the Red Devils are in contract extension talks with three of their stars.

The Norwegian was brought in to fill in the managerial slot until the end of the season, following the sacking of José Mourinho on December 18.

So far so good, fans have been kept on cloud 9 by the 'FANTA-bulous' football which has been on offer since his arrival, and even more pleased with his 100% record which has seen him culminate 6 wins in 6 games in all competitions so far.



The boss had his chance to speak to the press about transfers on his return from the Red Devils training camp in Dubai last week.
"Well I read the news sometimes as well and the speculation around the club is just amazing and incredible," Solskjaer stated when asked about transfers in his Thursday press conference.
"Some players I've not even heard of that I've signed, so all these speculations about transfers - coming in and going…

It was a beautiful Sunday evening at Wembley as United made it 6 wins in 6 games after a thrilling encounter against Tottenham.

Here are five things #ManUtdNaijaFM learnt from this super victory:

1. NEW UNITED, NEW RASHFORD.
Manchester United look like a 'newborn' team. The boys are happy, confident and motivated.

Marcus 'Rashidi-Yekini' in like manner, looks like fresh 'suya' from the fire, too hot to handle!!


He scored his 40th goal for United today and has now scored in 3 consecutive games for the first time in his career.

2. 'POGBA THE VIRUS!!!'
The French 'Swaggerlicious' midfielder who was labelled a virus, has proven to be a real virus, not to United but to all opponents.


His pass to Rashford for the goal was simply 'Chivita-stic'. He now has 4 goals and 4 assists in 6 games for Solskjaer......May all 'anti-viruses' tremble!!!

3. FROM MIS-FIT TO BEST-FIT
Our 'Jollof' defender, Victor Lindelof, had a horrid start to h…

Following the last clash which saw the Red Devils pass their 'Reading' test with a 2-0 victory to progress to the fourth round of the FA Cup, United are set to take on their biggest test of the Ole 'Ugonna' Solskjaer Era when they take on Tottenham Hotspurs.


Here's all you need to know about this clash.👇
MATCH INFO
Date:  Sunday 13th January 2019
Kick-off: 16.30 GMT (5.30pm Naija time).
Venue: Wembley Stadium



Competition: English Premier League
Referee: Mike Dean
Previous clashes: Total - 53; Man Utd wins - 33, Tottenham wins - 9, Draws - 11
   DID YOU KNOW?
1. After winning their last four matches against fellow 'big six' opposition last season, the Red Devils have failed to win any one of their five matches against such teams this term.....[New year, New United😁]

2. Alexis Sanchez has been directly involved in 9 goals in his last 9 appearances at Wembley (8goals, 1 assist).....['Oshey', Lord of Wembley, come and stamp your authority once again]
…

Ole 'Ugonna' Solskjaer has already made his best signing according to former player, Paul Parker.


Parker, who donned the United shirt between 1991 and 1996, believes Solskjaer has made a perfect choice which is crucial to United's improvement going forward. In an interview with talkSPORT, Paul Parker stated; "Mike Phelan may be the best signing the Manchester United have made, him coming back, he should never have been allowed to leave in the first place when David Moyes came in. That was a massive mistake by David Moyes.
"But he's back now and someone like him, who worked with Sir Alex and knows about the club as well, it is as important off the pitch as it is on it.
"Micky Phelan makes the big, big difference sitting next to Ole Gunnar Solskjaer. Phelan seems the most vocal in the technical area? Oh, without a doubt."

'Igwe' Ferguson's former right-hand man returned with Solskjaer after Jose Mourinho was relieved of his duties on Dec…

Following their 2-0 take down of Newcastle in midweek, the Red Devils are set to 'cut the ribbon' of their FA Cup campaign with a clash against Reading.


Here's all you need to know about this clash.👇
MATCH INFO
Date:  Saturday 5th January 2019
Kick-off: 12.30 GMT (1.30pm Naija time).
Venue: Old Trafford



Competition: FA Cup (3rd round)
Referee: Stuart Attwell
Previous clashes: Total - 20; Man Utd wins - 12, Reading wins - 1, Draws - 7
Last time we met: An FA Cup third round clash in 2017 which saw our very own 'Ichie' Wazza Rooney match Sir Bobby Charlton's record, becoming United's joint all-time leading scorer with 249 goals.


DID YOU KNOW?
1. This will be the seventh time United will play Reading in the third round of the FA Cup.

2. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer netted the decisive winner in his last clash against Reading in 2007 to seal a 3-2  victory.
OPINION POLL
What are your expectations for the game?
Stay tuned to #ManUtdNaijaFM for more Naija-flavoured Man …

Its been a beautiful 2 weeks for Manchester United since the appointment of interim manager, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, with the Red Devils going from consecutive losses to Valencia and Liverpool to 4wins in 4 games, 14 goals scored and 'CHIVITA-stic' football to go with it.


In the late stages of the Mourinho era, the ex boss had made United look so bad due to his problems with the squad, that it seemed as if January transfer window couldn't come soon enough so United can go into the market and get all that is available.

Following the appointment of Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, a new life has been breathed into the club, with attacking freedom allowing the likes of Martial, Rashford, Pogba, Jesse Lingard amongst others to flourish in the system. Within 3 weeks, Paul Pogba has turned from "virus" to Player of the Month.


The development which has been ignored is the fact that for the first time in years, United are not the biggest victims of 'Amebo transfer gists' in…

Manchester United launched 2019 with a clash against Newcastle United. It was a perfect start for Solskjaer's squad as Rafa Benitez and his boys were blown away thanks to goals from Rashford and Lukaku.


Here are five things #ManUtdNaijaFM learnt from 2019 take-off.
1. PARK THE BUS FORMATION. Newcastle came into the game with fear and trembling. They brought a very big bus with them and parked it in front of their goal post.
It was nice watching a game in which a bus was parked but not by Manchester United.
2. BENDING IT LIKE CR-7. Our 'whiz-kid', Marcus 'Rashidi-Yekini' once again rattled the Newcastle goalkeeper with his free-kick which is improving daily. He took it well, bent it like CR-7 and it was too hot to handle.


His finish for the 2nd goal was unlike him; super calm. The Solskjaer effect is gradually taking effect.
3. LIKE SOLSKJAER LIKE SUPER SUB In his playing days, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer was 'Igwe' Ferguson's super sub.He has brought that sp…

The team sheets are out for United's clash at Tyneside. Check out the attacking shuffle for today's clash, as well as United's strong bench.


Which 'United' will come out on top? Manchester or Newcastle?
We'll find out soon enough.
Stay tuned to ManUtdNaijaFM for post match analysis.

GLORY GLORY MAN UNITED... OLUWA IS INVOLVED.

A very very happy new year and happy new month to all Manchester United fans in 'Naija' and beyond.




United will march into January following a very eventful December in which a run of poor results saw Ed Woodward say 'enough is enough' to José Mourinho, appointing Ole Gunnar Solskjaer as interim manager till the end of the season. The new gaffer has started awesomely, winning 3 matches on the bounce "the United way", scoring 12 goals in the process.
The Red Devils are set to 'cut the ribbon' of January with a clash against Newcastle on Wednesday the 2nd of January, where Ole Gunnar Solskjaer will hope to make it 4 wins in his first 4 games; a first for any United manager in history.



Next up, United will transfer their attention the progression in the FA Cup against Reading on Saturday January 5 at Old Trafford.
Their immediate next fixture will see Solskjaer take his boys to London, where they will be seeking revenge against a Tottenham Hotspurs side…

Following another unsurprising 'Amaka' United performance which saw the Red Devils drop 2 points in the second consecutive game against a team outside the EPL top 10, José Mourinho is set to take his United team to face an Emery-led merry Arsenal team.


Here's all you need to know about this clash.👇
MATCH INFO
Date:  Wednesday 5th December 2018
Kick-off: 20.00 GMT (9pm Naija time).
Venue: Old Trafford
Competition: English Premier League
Previous PL clashes: Total - 52; Man Utd wins - 24, Arsenal wins - 13, Draws - 15
Last time we met: A 2-1 victory for United in Arsene 'Mugabe' Wenger's last clash against the Red Devils.
DID YOU KNOW?
1. Manchester are unbeaten in their last 11 home games against Arsenal (W8, D3), their last defeat coming in September 2006....We hope the 'marriage' will continue to blossom in this direction.



2. José Mourinho has never lost to Unai Emery in all their 5 meetings (W4 D1, all in La Liga).
3. Manchester United have conceded …

Following Manchester United's last gasp win in the Champions League which saw United seal qualification into the knockout stage, the Red devils are set to resume Premier League duties with a trip to Southampton next on the cards.


Here's all you need to know about this clash.👇
MATCH INFO
Date:  Saturday 28th November 2018
Kick-off: 17.30 GMT (6.30pm Naija time).
Venue: St. Mary's Stadium
Competition: English Premier League
Referee: Kevin Friend
Previous clashes: Total - 38; Man Utd wins - 25, Southampton wins - 7, Draws - 6
     DID YOU KNOW?
1. Since 'Igwe' Sir Alex Ferguson retired, Man Utd have won only four of their 10 PL matches against the Saints, having beaten them in nine of the last 10 under the Scot.



2. United have won more matches from behind against Southampton than they have against any other team.
3. Mark Hughes's side have led in five PL matches this season but won just one of them. The 10 points they have lost from winning positions are more tha…

The team sheets are out 'oo'. Check out José Mourinho's chosen XI to seal bragging rights from the 'El-Manchesco' Derby.


What are your thoughts?
Can United get any result without Paul 'Ikenna' Pogba?
We'll find out soon enough.

Stay tuned to ManUtdNaijaFM for post match analysis.



GLORY GLORY MAN UNITED.

It was a glorious night at Turin, as Manchester United in a typical Naija fashion, 'put pepper into Juventus eye'. For the second consecutive game, United snatched victory in Fergie-time; Say hello to the new Comeback kings!!


Here are five(5) things #ManUtdNaijaFM learnt from this super comeback:


1. DE GEA VS RONALDO
Having scored a hatrick against our own 'Osinachi' De Gea at the world cup, CR-7 did it again with a fantastic volley. It was indeed a beauty.




The most interesting part of the goal was De Gea's reaction. He looked at Ronaldo and looked at the ball inside his net and seemed to say 'Na lie!'.....Well, thank God De Gea had the last laugh.

2. ANOTHER JUAN-TASTIC FREE KICK.
For the 10th time in his career, Juan 'Bankole' Mata scored a 'Hossana' free-kick. It was beautiful seeing the ball dancing 'One-corner dance' inside the Juventus goal.


Juan Mata seems to have oiled his free-kick boots and at this rate, if United have a f…

The new comeback kings were in action again at The Vitality Stadium on Saturday.
After a poor first half, Manchester United came back rejuvenated and got the desired 3 points in full.

Here are the best action pictures from the thrilling encounter: (Photo credit-manutd.com)








Comeback completed!








GLORY GLORY MAN UNITED.

Manchester United paid a visit to the Cherries for a match day 11 clash at the Vitality Stadium.
An initial 'gra-gra' saw Bournemouth score in the first 10 minutes.However  a Fergie-time comeback ensured that Manchester United came out victorious.

Here are five(5) things #ManUtdNaijaFM learnt from the clash:
1. UNITED LOVE THE VITALITY STADIUM
Before today, Bournemouth's last defeat at the Vitality Stadium was against Manchester United in April.  In addition, United have won their last two visits to the Vitality Stadium with an aggregate of 5-1.

Today, despite United's poor form, the Vitality stadium luck shone again and the complete 3 points were taken in 'Fergie-time'.
2. PAINFUL 30 MINUTES
The first  30 minutes of the first half was a horror movie. It was painful to watch United. Bournemouth converted the game to a practice session.


We chased the ball like children trying to  catch a butterfly. There was no shape,  no rhythm, we were one goal down and did n…

Chelsea's assistant coach Marco Ianni has been fined £6000 for his 'over-sabi' (exuberant) celebration of Ross Barkley's last minute equalizer for Chelsea two weeks ago.

The 'gori-makpa'(bald-headed) coach jumped in front of Mourinho in wild celebration after the goal and immediately almost got beaten by a furious Josè Mourinho.

He was lucky that stewards were quick to hold him back, otherwise, the football match would have been converted to a royal rumble!
Thankfully, despite Mourinho's reaction, the English FA ruled that the conduct of Coach Ianni was inappropriate and was therefore fined £6000!! 


We hope the coach has learnt a lesson and will learn to obey the popular Naija saying; "Dey your lane".




GLORY GLORY MAN UNITED.

Manchester United welcomed Everton, her favourite 'customer' in the history of the EPL to Old Trafford for another clash on matchday 10.


Here are five(5) things ManUtdNaijaFM learnt today:

1. 'MARTIAL ARTS'
Anthony "Ikechukwu' Martial put up another dazzling display today. He was a consistent 'Chuku-chuku' (thorn) in the flesh of the Everton defenders.


He iced his performance with a 'COKE-astic' goal, after gifting United a penalty in the first half. We want more of 'this Martial'.

2. POGBA: THE GOOD, THE BAD AND THE UGLY.
United's 'Swaggerlicious' midfielder had a game with all shades today.
From almost missing a penalty, through being at fault for Everton's goal, to finally assisting Martial for his second goal, the French man had it all today.


It appears Pickford came ready for him as he denied him severally with some really good saves.

3. ALEXIS NEEDS A SEAT BELT
Though sad and still unbelievable, the exile of  Alexis &…